In silico identification and characterization of novel microsatellite loci for the Blue-and-yellow Macaw Ara ararauna (Linnaeus, 1758) (Psittaciformes, Psittacidae) [PDF]
Genetics and Molecular Biology, 2019 The illegal trade is a major threat to many bird species, and parrots are common victims of this activity. Domestic and international pet markets are interested on different parrot species, such as the Blue-and-yellow Macaw (Ara ararauna).
Cássia Alves Lima-Rezende +6 more
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Occurrence of Tetrameres confusa (Nematoda, Tetrameridae) in Ara ararauna (Psittacidae) Ocorrência de Tetrameres confusa (Nematoda, Tetrameridae) em Ara ararauna (Psittacidae) [PDF]
Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, 2005 Relata-se a ocorrência de Tetrameres confusa Travassos 1917 (= T. americana (Cram, 1927) Baylis, 1929) (Nematoda, Tetrameridae) em um novo hospedeiro, Ara ararauna Linnaeus, 1758 (Aves, Psittacidae).
R.J. Silva +2 more
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Morfologia e biometria do timo em araras dos gêneros Ara e Anodorhynchus [PDF]
Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, 2013 Foram utilizados 12 exemplares de Ara ararauna - seis fêmeas e seis machos -, cinco exemplares de Ara chloropterus (uma fêmea e quatro machos) e dois exemplares de Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus - uma fêmea e um macho -, todos adultos, doados por criadouro ...
R.Z. Lima +7 more
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First record of Paratanaisia bragai (Digenea: Eucotylidae) in blue and gold macaw (Ara ararauna) [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária, 2016 The aim of this study was to provide the first report on a new host for the digenean Paratanaisia bragai in the caninde macaw Ara ararauna along with the pathological aspects of the infection in the new host.
Tarcísio Macedo Silva +6 more
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Facial display and blushing: Means of visual communication in blue-and-yellow macaws (Ara Ararauna)? [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2018 Mainly recognized for their cognitive performance, the visual communication system and, particularly, the potential function of facial displays in parrots remain thus far unexplored.
Aline Bertin +6 more
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Gastrointestinal parasites in captive wild birds in Mineiros, Goiás, Brazil [PDF]
HelminthologiaStudying parasites in captive wild birds is vital for their health, well-being, biodiversity preservation, species conservation, and safeguarding of both individual birds and ecosystems.
Moraes I. S. +9 more
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Successful conservative management of multiple skull fracture and quadrate-mandibular medial luxation in a blue-and-yellow macaw (Ara ararauna) [PDF]
BMC Veterinary ResearchBackground We present a case of beak trauma not previously been reported in a blue-and-yellow macaw (Ara ararauna) and its successful conservative treatment.
Ciro Cococcetta +5 more
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Various Endoscopic Approaches for Removal of Proventricular Foreign Bodies in Parrots—Three Case Reports [PDF]
Animals, 2023 Although the use of incision-free endoscopy for foreign body (FB) removal in dogs and cats has been extensively documented, its application in birds remains limited.
Sungryong Kim +5 more
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A Review of the Feather Mite Genus Lopharalichus Gaud & Atyeo, 1996 (Acariformes: Pterolichidae), with Descriptions of Three New Species from Brazilian Parrots (Psittaciformes: Psittacidae) [PDF]
Animals, 2023 Feather mites of the genus Lopharalichus Gaud & Atyeo, 1996 (Pterolichidae: Pterolichinae), formerly containing three described species, are associated with New World parrots (Psittaciformes: Psittacidae) of the subfamily Arinae.
Fabio Akashi Hernandes
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Morphological characterization of blue-and-yellow macaw (Ara ararauna) seasonal testicular variations in captivity [PDF]
Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências, 2021 The reproduction of monogamous wild birds in captivity it`s difficult and the apparent low fertility in males requires more investigations. The objective of the study was to test the hypothesis that wild bird species in captivity would present low ...
MARIANA G. MOREIRA +7 more
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